{"id":5033,"date":"2026-10-15T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?p=5033"},"modified":"2026-10-12T10:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T10:48:43","slug":"rhythm-and-vines-2026-lineup-john-summit-netsky-ki-ki-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/rhythm-and-vines-2026-lineup-john-summit-netsky-ki-ki-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhythm and Vines 2026 Lineup: John Summit, Netsky, KI\/KI and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rhythm and Vines is preparing for a particularly significant New Year&#8217;s celebration in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival returns to Waiohika Estate in Gisborne, New Zealand, for what organisers are calling its final dance at the historic venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main New Year&#8217;s festival programme runs from 29\u201331 December 2026, with camping and opening-night activities beginning on 28 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Summit, Netsky and KI\/KI lead the electronic lineup alongside several major international and New Zealand artists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is playing Rhythm and Vines 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confirmed lineup includes John Summit, KI\/KI, Netsky, Vince Staples, BENEE and Sir Dave Dobbyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other major names include Friction presenting SYNERGY, Luude, Mall Grab, Hamdi, 1991, Layton Giordani, Frost Children, Andromedik, Arcando and SACHI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Zealand artists are well represented, with Corrella and numerous emerging local performers joining the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lineup covers house, techno, drum and bass, hip-hop, pop and alternative electronic music. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhythmandvines.co.nz\/artists\">Rhythm &amp; Vines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">John Summit leads the international lineup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Summit is one of the festival&#8217;s largest international bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His combination of house music and major festival productions makes him a natural fit for a New Year&#8217;s celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Netsky brings another significant electronic audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Belgian producer has been one of drum and bass&#8217;s most internationally recognised artists for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KI\/KI adds a different sound, combining techno, trance and acid influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Vince Staples provides a major hip-hop booking alongside the electronic-heavy programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BENEE and Sir Dave Dobbyn represent New Zealand music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rhythm and Vines has always been closely associated with New Zealand&#8217;s music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BENEE brings internationally successful contemporary pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Dave Dobbyn represents several decades of New Zealand songwriting and rock history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That combination of established national artists and current international performers is especially fitting for the festival&#8217;s final Gisborne edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The final Rhythm and Vines at Waiohika Estate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important story surrounding Rhythm and Vines 2026 may actually be its location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisers have confirmed that the festival will leave its longstanding Gisborne home after this edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That gives the 2026 event an emotional significance beyond the lineup itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For audiences who have attended Rhythm and Vines over the years, this will be the final opportunity to experience the festival at Waiohika Estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Rhythm and Vines 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main festival runs from 29\u201331 December 2026 at Waiohika Estate in Gisborne, New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camping guests can arrive on 28 December, when the Waiohika Warmup includes a performance from Hamdi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rhythm and Vines is preparing for a particularly significant New Year&#8217;s celebration in 2026. 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